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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 929.46 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 929.46 and 464.76 is: 640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 929.46 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/929.46 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 929.46 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 431,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,975.83/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.42

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